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Re: opinions on NHRA shortening the quarter mile to 1000 ft.
It will take some "getting used to". ETs will look a lot more impressive, but MPH will look like something's broke...
Most tracks around the country were built with 5 second times and sub-300 MPH in mind. Only the ones built in the last 10 or so years allow for such speeds. Many of the older ones are hemmed in by zoning or boundary issues and can't expand their shut-down areas even if they WANTED to (spend the money). I'm of the opinion each track should have distance according to their capability to handle speeds. 1/4 of a mile will ALWAYS be 1,320 feet. While I understand the problem, I think a reactionary "fix" is seldom appropriate. Each one should be dealt with as an individual situation. That would create new challenges for race teams, too! (makes things more interesting)
Well, you ASKED... (:-
Jim
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